32°56'N / 103°20'O / Altitude 1192 m / 15:34 15/03/2026, America/Denver (UTC-6)
De: 15/03/2026, 14:31
Para: 15/03/2026, 20:00
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER OVER SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... * WINDS...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...6 or critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5). WEATHER...Critical...3 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...7 (out of 10).
Lea,Lea
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase
potential for fire growth.
NWS Midland/Odessa TX
15/03/2026, 14:31
De: 15/03/2026, 13:56
Para: 15/03/2026, 21:00
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured ob45jects.
Central Lea County,LeaPersons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,
Stay Alive'.
Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance
between you and other vehicles.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.NWS Midland/Odessa TX15/03/2026, 13:56De: 15/03/2026, 13:56
Para: 15/03/2026, 21:00
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and western Texas. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. A sudden gust of wind could drop visibility to near zero instantly. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured ob45jects.
Central Lea County,LeaPersons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside,
Stay Alive'.
Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance
between you and other vehicles.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution and keep both hands on the
steering wheel.NWS Midland/Odessa TX15/03/2026, 13:56